Knowledge at Wharton

Mission statements and employee handbooks are fine but what really matters in an organization is the clarity of purpose behind it all says author Nick Craig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Jack Ma prepares to leave Alibaba his career provides several key takeaways for fellow leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research finds that shoppers are more likely to seek variety in their buying decisions later in the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media companies want to create a “safe” environment for users and yet they would like to be seen as upholding the American value of free speech. When it comes to hate speech what should they do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. fracking industry could implode when investors begin to demand “real returns” -- triggering wider damage according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was plenty of blame to go around to those responsible for the Great Recession. So how did ethics education at business schools factor in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old-fashioned brand loyalty no longer leads directly to customer retention. So how can legacy brands appeal to a new generation that is just a click away from millions of products? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trigger for another downturn could come from anywhere according to Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett. The question is: Will it be a correction or a crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best-selling author Carmine Gallo believes the valuable ancient art of persuasion has been lost in the modern business world He wants to help workers bring it back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies are offering everything from free gym memberships to Fitbits but new Wharton research finds that cash lotteries provide powerful incentives for people to take control of their health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Central bank policies since the financial crisis have been far too accommodating and are setting the stage for another big fall before long according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misperceptions about the key drivers and impacts of the housing crisis persist -- and clarifying those will ensure the same mistakes aren’t repeated Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Philip Nichols and Thorvaldur Gylfason of the University of Iceland share insights about why the economic recovery has worked but the political one hasn’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a big debate about whether to grant GM and Chrysler a bailout. Even those leaning in favor were not sure it would work. Wharton and other experts explain why it was the right decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The global financial crisis exacerbated long-term trends including rising student debt and stagnant wages and left the public with a sense that the system is broken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As digital products remake the world advertising and brands have evolved from sometime partners to ‘frenemies’ who are often in direct competition for dwindling consumer attention says author Ken Auletta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In its bid to recast the North American Free Trade Agreement the U.S. has secured the buy-in of Mexico but it still faces resistance from Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn Museum Director Julian Siggers is leading a digital transformation of the institution to make it relevant to younger generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To perform optimally at work focus on what you can change and ignore the rest according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative offers some solutions that policymakers could pursue to shore up America’s infrastructure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Itay Goldstein and his co-authors have uncovered a very early warning signal on the state of the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research examines the development of mortgage-backed securities and why no one seems to heed the warnings of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Central bankers are not elected by the people but they hold enormous influence. Former central banker Paul Tucker examines their enhanced role following the global financial crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Morra Aarons-Mele lays bare some myths around entrepreneurship including notions about success rates compensation and the hustle needed to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does globalization help or hurt companies? Wharton research shows that it lifts all boats especially weaker firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.